Description
The reliquiary is a large chasse, or house-shaped casket, with a wooden structure covered by silver-gilt plates, with 12 small statues of saints, elaborate romanesque metalwork ornamentation, and a number of gems, including engraved gems from earlier periods.
The golden vessel is presumed to house some remains attributed to St. John the Baptist, Saint Timothy, with remains of Saint Maurus added later.
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